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Freedom: a Fable by Kara Walker, 1997, Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box, sold Apr 2018Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Freedom: a Fable

Kara Walker (American, b. 1969) · 1997

$4,375 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,133≈ €3,582

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Medium
Other · Works on paper all other results →
As published: “Laser-cut paper pop-up book, bound in brown leather (as issued), contained in the original cardboard packing box”
Support
Paper
Category
Other
Dimensions
9 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 3/4 in. (23.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030118)
Date
April 24, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
366
Estimate
$1,800 – $2,400 (≈ £1,289 – £1,719) (≈ €1,474 – €1,965)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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